If you're on the larger side, buying clothes can be frustrating. It's easy to think there's no way to sport the clothes you can find in a way that looks sharp. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fine folks at The Art of Manliness put together this video guide to look good at any size.

The big takeaway from the video and the guide is to choose clothes that are light, simple, and fit well, no matter your size. Pick clothes and styles that offer a clear, defined shape to the body (things like suits, blazers, overcoats, and button down shirts). Avoid athletic wear (unless you're working out), shorts, or sweatshirts (anything where your outline is less defined). Here's how Antonio Centeno, author of the guide linked below (and of the book Large Man’s Guide to Style: Fashion Tips for Big Men) explains it:

Dressing well as a large man isn’t all that different from dressing well with any other body type. More than anything, it relies on honesty about your figure, and the patience to get clothes that actually fit. If you’re willing to pick the styles that flatter your body type and get them adjusted to fit properly, you’ll look neat, stylish, and well-built no matter what you weigh.

I know the feeling and it's not so simple: Sometimes you feel like you have to wear whatever you can find in your size, whether you like it or not, just because it's the only thing available. Some of that has to do with where you shop (go looking for Big and Tall stores near you, you'll be surprised what you find, although you'll pay more for what you get). Also, don't hesitate to buy something and get it fitted or tailored (it doesn't cost as much as it sounds, trust me). Beyond that, there are some simple ways to upgrade your look without buying a whole new wardrobe.

The video above goes into detail about all of them, but one of the tips that stood out to us was trading in a belt for suspenders—it's surprising how good a pair of suspenders can look, especially when paired with an nice shirt or jacket. Similarly, wearing tailored shirts is a good tip for any man but it's even better for the larger or taller among us. Then, wear them untucked instead of tucked into your pants (another tip I'll vouch for—I hate tucking in my button-downs).

Hit the link below to read the whole guide, complete with more tips to sharp dressing at any size.